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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1980

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mot history
Pass percent:66.42%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN MINI year 1980 passes without issue)
Based on:265 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort15
Headlamp aim out of alignment14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|11
Registration plate lamp issues10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Front brake application uneven4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||2
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear brake binding1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Front Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |rear| floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure loose at lower suspension arm |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
front parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced |3.7.B.6b|1
Stop lamp not working both rear |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush |2.7.4|1
Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Sub-frame insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear end |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting bracket |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock absorber area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working does not flash |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1

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